OWNER'S MANUAL Projection Television TM 50A11 © 2001 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Model number: Serial number: Index Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV. Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Important Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Precautions Installing your TV · Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform. The mounting surface should be flat and steady. If you install the TV on a soft floor, make sure that the floor is not damaged by the weight of the TV. · Place the TV far enough away from the walls to allow proper ventilation. This will prevent the TV from overheating and avoid possible damage to the TV. Avoid dusty places too. · Damage may occur if you leave the TV in direct sunlight or near a heater. Avoid places subject to extremely high temperatures or humidity, and temperatures of 41°F(5°C) or lower. Using your TV The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the voltage inside this product may be strong enough to cause an electric shock. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF. · Do not stand or climb on the TV. · Do not put any heavy object on top of the TV. · Do not place containers with liquids such as drinks or cosmetics on the TV. If any foreign material or water leaks into the TV, unplug the AC cord and contact your dealer. · If the room temperature suddenly rises, condensation may occur on the lenses resulting in picture distortion or color fading. In such a case, simply wait a while (with the power on) and the condensation will evaporate. · Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV screen for extended periods of time. Stationary patterns generated by a picture-in-picture (PIP) display, Multi-Window display, computer displays, video games, stock market reports, etc., can become permanently engrained on the picture tube. This damage is not protected by your warranty because it is the result of misuse. If you wish to use your TV to display still images, reduce brightness and contrast settings. Never leave a PIP, Multi-Window, computer, or video game display unattended. · Sit approximately 10-25 feet away from the TV. Sitting too far to the left or right of the screen will cause the picture to appear dull as will direct sunlight and room lights. Turn the TV off to check for reflections on the screen. Then remove the source of any reflections while viewing. Cleaning your TV The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that important operating and maintenance instructions follow this symbol. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED INTO THE OUTLET TO PREVENT ANY EXPOSURE OF THE PRONGS ON THE POLARIZED PLUG. ATTENTION POUR PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISÉE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ÊTRE INSÉRÉS À FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE À DÉCOUVERT. CAUTION The plug has one prong wider than the other and will fit only one way into a standard wide prong electrical outlet (120 volt AC, 60 Hz). If the plug does not fit into the outlet, try turning it around. If the plug still does not fit, the outlet is probably non-standard and must be replaced by a qualified electrician. Do not tamper with the plug or try to force it into a non-standard outlet. Note to CATV system installers in the USA This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding, and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. · Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine which might damage the finish of the cabinet. If the cabinet is very dirty, use a damp cloth to wipe the cabinet clean, then finish with a dry cloth. 2 Introduction ................................................................ 4 Welcome to Toshiba ......................................................... 4 Exploring your new TV ................................................... 4 Using the V-CHIP menu ............................................... 27 ENABLE BLOCKING .......................................... 27 TV RATING (independent rating system for broadcasters) ........................................................... 27 MPAA RATING (independent rating system for movies) ................................................................... 28 BLOCKING OPTION .......................................... 28 Unlocking programs temporarily ............................ 29 Locking channels ........................................................... 29 Locking the video inputs ................................................ 30 Locking the front panel buttons ..................................... 30 Adjusting the picture ..................................................... 31 Selecting the picture mode ...................................... 31 Adjusting the picture quality ................................... 31 Saving your picture preferences ............................... 32 Using the flesh tone feature ..................................... 32 Using the noise reduction feature ............................ 32 Selecting the color temperature ............................... 33 Resetting the picture adjustments ........................... 33 Selecting the video input source ..................................... 34 Labeling the video inputs ............................................... 34 Using the closed caption feature ..................................... 35 Setting the sleep timer .................................................... 36 Setting the clock ............................................................ 36 Adjusting the sound ....................................................... 37 Muting the sound ................................................... 37 Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts .............................. 37 Using the surround sound feature ........................... 38 Adjusting the sound quality .................................... 39 Resetting the audio adjustments .............................. 39 Using the Sub-Bass System (SBS) ............................ 40 Turning off the built-in speakers ............................. 40 Selecting the Audio OUT sound ............................. 41 Selecting the background of the menu display ............... 42 Displaying on-screen information .................................. 42 Viewing the demonstration mode .................................. 42 Understanding the auto power off feature ...................... 43 Understanding the last mode memory feature ................ 43 Connecting your TV .................................................. 5 Connecting a VCR .......................................................... 5 Connecting a cable converter box .................................... 6 Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR .................. 6 Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR ....................................................................... 7 Connecting a DVD player with ColorStreamTM (component video) and a VCR ........................................ 8 Connecting two VCRs ..................................................... 9 Connecting a camcorder ................................................ 10 Connecting an audio system .......................................... 10 Using the remote control ...................................... 11 Preparing the remote control for use .............................. 11 Installing the remote control batteries ............................ 11 Using the remote control with a Toshiba VCR or cable TV converter ......................................................... 11 Programming the remote control for use with a non-Toshiba VCR or cable TV converter ....................... 12 VCR code table ...................................................... 13 Cable TV converter code table ................................ 14 Learning about the remote control ................................. 15 Setting up your TV .................................................. 16 Changing the on-screen display language ....................... 17 Selecting the antenna input ............................................ 17 Adding channels to the TV's memory ............................ 18 Programming channels automatically ...................... 18 Adding and erasing channels manually .................... 19 Changing channels ........................................................ 19 Channel surf ........................................................... 19 Adjusting the color convergence ..................................... 20 Using the TV's features .......................................... 21 Adjusting the channel settings ........................................ 21 Switching between two channels ............................. 21 Programming your favorite channels ....................... 21 Labeling channels ................................................... 22 Watching picture-in-picture (PIP) .................................. 24 Switching the main and PIP pictures ...................... 25 Changing the position of the PIP window .............. 25 Freezing the PIP picture .......................................... 25 Using the LOCKS menu ............................................... 26 Entering the PIN code ............................................ 26 Changing the PIN code .......................................... 26 Appendix ................................................................... 44 Specifications ................................................................. 44 Troubleshooting ............................................................. 45 Limited United States Warranty ..................................... 46 Index .......................................................................... 47 3 Introduction Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest projection TVs on the market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible. Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control. You can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those on the remote control. Please read all the safety and operating instructions carefully, and keep the manual for future reference. Connecting your TV Exploring your new TV Using the Remote Control You can operate the TV using the buttons on the remote control or TV front panel. The back panel and front panel (behind the door) provide all the terminal inputs for connecting other equipment to the TV. TV front panel RECALL MUTE POWER Setting up your TV 1 MENU VOL CH VOL EXIT TV/ VIDEO DEMO 2 5 8 0 CH 3 6 9 CH RTN 4 7 LIFT CH Video/Audio inputs (Video 3) POWER Volume x · EXIT Channel yz DEMO TV/VIDEO 100 ENT MENU Using the TV's Features MENU/ VOL ENTER VOL TV rear panel CH TV CABLE VCR ANT( 75 ANT-1 ) EX IT FAV CH TV/VIDEO R S-VIDEO OUT L VAR AUDIO REC TV/VCR STOP OUT PLAY PIP FF VIDEO Y VIDEO L/ MONO STILL SOURCE SLOW PAUSE REW PIP CH PB L/ MONO L ANT-2 LOCATE SWAP Appendix AUDIO R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 INPUT COLOR STREAM PR AUDIO R AUDIO R IN DVD IN OUT Index 4 Connecting your TV ANTENNA Coaxial Cable Caution: Do not plug the TV in until you have finished connecting all of your equipment. Connecting a VCR This connection allows you to watch local channels and video programs, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and record from one channel while watching another channel. You will need: · one coaxial cable · one pair of audio cables (one single audio cable for a mono VCR) · one video cable Cable lead-in from Cable Box or Antenna Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO L R IN OUT to TV IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 Note: If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR Audio OUT using only one audio cable. If you have an S-VHS VCR, use an S-video cable instead of a regular video cable. OUT TV ANT( 75 ANT-1 ) R S-VIDEO Y OUT L VAR Do not connect a regular video cable and an S-video cable to Video-1 (or Video-2) at the same time. AUDIO OUT VIDEO L/ MONO VIDEO L/ MONO PB L ANT-2 AUDIO R COLOR STREAM PR AUDIO R AUDIO R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 INPUT IN DVD IN OUT 5 Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control If you have not connected electronic e ...